Each year, many thousands of dollars are granted to support innovative research addressing the most significant issues facing aesthetic surgery practice today. This clinical research is the most important reason for the existence of ASERF, the only plastic surgery foundation devoted solely to the advancement of aesthetic surgery.

Donations given without restriction ensure the longevity of the Foundation and fund research that will help aesthetic surgery meet the needs of physicians and their patients.

Several funds have been created in memory of a loved one, and for specific purposes such as awards or lectures. The funds listed are just a few that continue to make a difference in how aesthetic surgeons practice their craft.

Gaspar W. Anastasi, MD Memorial Fund

Residents are recognized annually for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the field of aesthetic surgery. The award was renamed the Gaspar W. Anastasi Award in honor of a plastic surgeon who epitomized these attributes. The Gaspar W. Anastasi, MD, Memorial Fund is a fitting tribute to an outstanding educator who was instrumental in the training of plastic surgery residents for many years. This fund symbolizes the highest qualities of service and devotion every young physician should strive to attain.

Joyce Kaye Annual Memorial Lecture Fund

Since 1994, the Joyce Kaye Annual Memorial Lecture Fund has sponsored lectures on plastic surgery practice management. Through her volunteerism, Mrs. Kaye was an important contributor to the success of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) annual meetings, assisting with registration and teaching the first courses on practice management. Upon her death, the Lecture Fund was created to ensure the continuation of her passion for innovative practice management.